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Add 2/16 and 3/56

2/16 + 3/56 is 5/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 56 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    3/56 = 3 × 2/56 × 2 = 6/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/112 + 6/112 = 14 + 6/112 = 20/112
  5. 20/112 simplified gives 5/28
  6. So, 2/16 + 3/56 = 5/28

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